Mount Zas Guided Hike & traditional breakfast

Begin your journey in the charming village of Halki and set off on a scenic hike through centuries of history. Visit five remarkable Byzantine churches , including Panagia Drosiani, one of the oldest Christian churches in Europe, dating back to the 6th century.After visiting Panagia Drosiani, you'll continue hiking toward the village of Moni, enjoying panoramic views of Naxos' rugged hills and fertile valleys. Along the way, you'll walk through some of the oldest olive groves in the world, where trees over 1,000 years old still produce olives today, reflecting the island's enduring agricultural heritage.The trail then leads to the village of Kaloxylos, where you'll visit a traditional olive press and enjoy a guided tasting of carefully selected Naxian olive oils and olives. From classic extra virgin olive oil to unique local blends with mandarin, truffle, garlic, and Naxian citron, each tasting is paired with traditional local products for an authentic taste of the island.The final section of the hike returns to Halki, offering one last opportunity to enjoy the peaceful landscapes and timeless character of central Naxos.Blending history, nature, religion, gastronomy, and local traditions, this experience offers an authentic journey into the timeless soul of Naxos.

Leave the lights behind and experience Mount Zas in a completely different way. After an optional hotel pickup, start your hike at the Chapel of Agia Marina and begin your ascent beneath a sky full of stars, using the provided headlamps to follow the ancient mountain trail.Reach the highest peak of the Cyclades just before dawn and watch the first rays of sunlight reveal the endless blue of the Aegean Sea. As the surrounding islands slowly emerge from the darkness, enjoy a traditional Naxian mountain breakfast with local cheeses, herbal tea made from wild mountain herbs, and a selection of seasonal local products.As daylight fills the mountain, discover its unique geology, native flora, and ancient myths with your local certified mountain guide. Learn how wild herbs have traditionally been identified and harvested while exploring the landscape that, according to Greek mythology, was the childhood home of Zeus.